The 81-year-old Bodybuilder Who Inspires Others To Get Fit

Ernestine began her fitness journey at age 56, and at age 71 she won her first bodybuilding competition. Now she inspires others to get into fitness - whatever their age.

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[pliktley]

Its not just her body that is youthful, she has a lovely warm and upbeat personality as well

[TheModernInvestor]

Just goes to show you what the human body is capable of when you take care of it

[katieirish]

I have no words! To say that this woman is an inspiration is an understatement. She's my

[pmarcelle]

Ernestine got me inspired to start lifting weights again, along with isometric training! Never too late. I'm 59👍💜🏋️‍♀️

[themaggattack]

Omg! She first started exercising at age 56! She's so incredibly inspiring! 👏👏👏💖

And she's rockin that beautiful grey hair!

I really needed to see this today. I'm middle aged & about to turn my fitness around. 💪

[moxietovani]

I'm over 40 and feel like my body is breaking down.
So this makes me wanna cry, not with sadness, but with hope.

[hasioseel]

OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS WOMAN ERNESTINE, SHE IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!

[mintfire]

We need more people in the world with her kinda mindset and attitude

[alguem]

she started training at 56 years old! so, I still have chance

[michaelvance]

This woman is a warrior!! I'm TRULY INSPIRED!! MY GRANDMOTHER JUST TURNED 86 IM 44!💙💚GOD IS GOOD!!!

[liberte_]

Absolute and utter inspiration! She is ultimate GOALs. God Bless her soul.

[CoachDarren]

I love this lady! She's changing lives and showing how people can move and take care of themselves. No excuses!

[PS-Straya_M]

Holy fk ... if ever there was a reason to exercise people this is it !!

[angellavocals]

You're such an inspiration! I started exercising again at the age of 50 because of you! I thank God for your existence on the earth!! Also, exercise has motivated me to model, sing, and act again! 😇

[alpromotions]

Age ain’t nothing but a number...inspiring

[ethanbensonofficial]

This brought tears to my eyes. What inspiration. Tomorrow is Monday. I pray for the strength to "just start" and then keep it going. Thank you Ernestine.

[LuvThySelf]

Mrs Ernistine is an inspiration to us all. Saw a pic if her a couple years back that started me on my fitness journey. Would love to meet her, such a beautiful soul.

[lorettalouvros]

I ❤️you Ernestine! You are an inspiration!!🌸☮️💗

[rtp]

Who ever gave this a thumbs down is probably jealous and look like Tales from the Crypt!

[juhhhhlk]

She is amazing and has a beautiful spirit to go with that body . That's a blessing to be her age and still doing what she loves....